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Welcome to the Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind Podcast (formerly, the More Mindful Podcast) — where we make weight loss sustainable (and dare I say, enjoyable?!) by changing how you think, instead of just changing what you eat.

Hi, I'm your host is Julia Lynch— your down-to-earth double-certified macro-nutrition coach, integrative health enthusiast, and fellow recovering "starting over every Monday" girl. I get it because I've been there: obsessing over every bite, working out twice a day, and still feeling like I was failing.

Here's what changed everything: I stopped expecting overly-restrictive diets to work for me (they don't!) and I started working with my brain and body, instead of against it.

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Through my Rooted Method, I combine mindful eating and macro tracking with practical nutrition hacks and the mindset shifts that actually stick, so you can finally stop the mental gymnastics around food and lose weight without the drama…

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034: Beyond the Basics: Functional Nutrition with Eve Guzman

March 11, 2025 • Episode 34

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In this episode of The More Mindful Podcast, Julia chats with Eve Guzman, a leading expert in functional nutrition and coaching, to discuss all things health and wellness. Eve shares her powerful transformation from struggling with weight to becoming a successful coach and educator, and how her science background has been a driving force in her journey.

Apply to work with Julia within the brand-new functional nutrition coaching program HERE!

Key takeaways from this episode:

Functional nutrition is about changing lives, not just diets—it’s more than just calories in and out.
Understanding the science behind food and how hormones play a pivotal role in our health.
How to know when functional testing is right for you and practical steps to improve your health before going down that road.
The importance of patience in health journeys and celebrating small wins along the way.
Emerging trends in functional nutrition and the empowerment that comes from taking control of your health, without settling for inadequate answers from healthcare providers.

Timestamps

00:00
Introduction

06:03
Eve's Story

11:59
What is Functional Nutrition?

15:20
Hormones and The Basics

21:35

Is Functional Testing For You?

33:12
Celebrating Small Wins

39:34
Eve's Hormone Replacement Experience

45:17
Trends in Functional Nutrition

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